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Pottstown’s Medicare Education Services: Ask Dave
What are the differences between the different Medicare Prescription Drug Plans? Joanne G. Norristown That’s a common question Joanne. Before we get to what is different, let’s look at what is the same with all Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP’s). All Part D PDP’s are offered through private insurance companies and go through four…
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AmerisourceBergen Alum Starts Fibonacci, Self-Funded Footwear Startup
Andrew Crews, a former strategic innovation architect at AmerisourceBergen, got an idea for his men’s shoe startup while walking the hills of Conshohocken, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journals. The dress shoes he wore to look professional kept failing him. He kept piling on worn-out pairs in his closet thinking there had to…
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Mediterranean Restaurant Offers Imaginative Wine List, Creative Cocktails and Seafood-based Menu in Bala Cynwyd
Chef Nick Elmi and his partner Fia Berisha opened Lark in Bala Cynwyd in the last year, and the eatery has become a local favorite, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Hop on a swift elevator ride to up to the restaurant, which is kitted out in wood and bronzes accents, complete with amazing…
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Simmons Elementary Fifth-Grader Takes Top Spot at Montgomery County Math 24 Tournament
Angie Lee, a fifth-grade student at Simmons Elementary School, is the winner of this year’s Montgomery County Math 24 Tournament hosted by the MCIU on May 26, according to a staff report from The Reporter Online. In Math 24, students are shown four numbers which they need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide to reach…
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Remembering Reading Terminal Cheesesteak Icon Rick Olivieri, From Drexel Hill
Rick Olivieri, the grandson of cheesesteak inventor Pat Olivieri and former owner of Rick’s Steaks at Reading Terminal Market, died June 12 at his Drexel Hill home, writes Michael Kelein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 57-year-old fought a 10-year battle with early-onset frontotemporal dementia. “He fought it for every minute,” said his wife, Debi. Mr.…
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Narberth Attorney, Founder of Philly Music Fest, Helps Local Musicians Thrive
Greg Seltzer, the founder and producer of Philly Music Fest, is using his business savvy and passion for music to help local musicians thrive, writes Sarah Jordan for The Philadelphia Citizen. The Lower Moreland native describes himself as a “music nerd” who has written several books on 1960s rock and how it relates to historical…
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24th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn Comes to Montco
About 250 people total are paddling on the 24th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn. Participants are joining from 13 different states, and as far away as Hawaii. About 65 paddlers will make the full 112-mile journey. Daily attendance numbers are high. For safety reasons, about 120 boats are allowed on the water each day and most days are…
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James Lledo, Former Lower Merion Wrestler, Makes His Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Debut This Summer
James Lledo, who wrestled at Lower Merion High School before joining the University of Pittsburgh, will be making his amateur mixed martial arts debut this summer with 247 Fighting Championships, according to a staff report from My MMA News. Lledo will fight Derrick Brown II on July 9. The “Brawl in the Burgh 12” fight…
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Wall Street Journal: Montco Residents Are Flying Again But There’s No Place to Park
As the number of people willing to fly again grows, the number of cars in airport parking lots is also rising, adding stress to travelers, writes Allison Pohle for the Wall Street Journal. At Philadelphia International Airport the problem has been compounded by construction work limiting parking access there. More people reserve parking ahead these…
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After Retiring from Journalism, Elkins Park Man Finds New Calling as Rabbi
After his long and successful career as a journalist ended, David N. Goodman, of Elkins Park, found his new calling as a rabbi, writes Jarrad Saffren for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. The 69-year-old Goodman became a rabbi when he graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote on May 22. He spent the seven previous…
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Waysides Honoring Patriots of African Descent Unveiled at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. unveiled two waysides highlighting the contributions of soldiers and civilians of African descent in the American Revolution. On June 18th, 2022 near the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Sorors of Delta…
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Legal Matters: What is a Prenup, Why Get One, and Who Should You Hire To Write It?
by Elizabeth Billies What is a prenup? In its most basic form, a prenup is a contract signed by a couple before marriage saying how they would like to divide certain assets and debts if they divorce. It only becomes effective when you wed. A well written prenup will list all of the assets and…
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Montgomery County Community College Partners With TimelyMD to Improve Student Health
Montgomery County Community College has teamed up with TimelyMD, a leading virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, to offer students free and equitable access to medical and mental health support through the TimelyCare platform. TimelyCare serves as a 24/7 virtual extension of campus wellness center resources, with a goal of improving student well-being,…
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Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls’ PREIT Soars Following Reverse Stock Split
PREIT, owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall, has executed a 1-to-15 reverse stock split to boost its share price and prevent potential delisting on the New York Stock Exchange, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was a move that was done in order to maintain listing on the New…
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Pottstown’s Award-Winning Bike Lane Explores Connections to Circuit Trails
Nearly two decades ago, Pottstown became the first municipality in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to reduce travel lanes on one of its major streets in favor of bike lanes and back-in angle parking, writes Patrick Monahan for the Bicycle Coalition. This was achieved in big part thanks to the advocacy of Tom Hylton,…
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The American Revolution Comes To Washington Memorial Chapel This Month
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions are proud to announce the arrival of the critically-acclaimed theater show The American Revolution to Philadelphia from June 28 through July 3. The American Revolution provides a family-friendly retelling of the country’s founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Seven actors fuse unique staging, physical comedy, and…
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Once More, Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolling Changes Coming Montco’s Way
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the KUBRA Cash Payment Network have partnered up to offer drivers the ability to use cash while on the road to pay tolls, reports Lauren Rude for abc27.com. Now, drivers will be able to use their cash to add funds to their E-Z Pass accounts or pay their Toll By Plate…
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New Report by Group of Local Nonprofits Find the Schuylkill is Clean, But Most People Do Not Know That
A new study by a group of local nonprofits found that the Schuylkill is clean enough for recreation on most days, including boating or organized swim events, but not many people are aware of this, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area partnered with several organizations from the…
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